So far, this column has been all about the magical and auspicious elements that come together to create musical moments and experiences, but what happens when...
Let’s get morbid together, shall we? Hopefully this is not the first you are hearing about this, but: one day you will die. Actuarily speaking, that...
Hi! My name is Jeff Berkley. I’m from San Diego, California. I am a musician, songwriter, engineer, and producer. I spend four or five days a...
Molly Tuttle wins bluegrass Grammy. If you love bluegrass guitar, no doubt you’ve heard of Molly Tuttle. This young star has taken the bluegrass world by...
More than half a century after they first hit the charts, the Beatles remain one of the most popular and most covered bands in the world....
San Diego recently experienced quite a bit of uncharacteristic rain (not to mention some characteristic environmental racism), which was somewhat comforting (the rain, not the racism)...
You’ve just downloaded an album of live recordings by arguably the most renowned band of the ’70s. An ominous F# drone swirls through the first few...
Listen Local Lounge at Berkley Sound, my podcast interview series with Jeff Berkley, kicked off in 2011 at Jeff’s Studio in Clairemont. To say we had...
In the beginning you’re afraid of making mistakes in front of people. It’s just awkward. You giggle, you stumble, and everyone loves you anyway. Because at...